HOT LAYERS

The classic combo of a brown jacket, white top, blue jeans and a thick leather belt will never go out of style. Within that theme, there's room for numerous variations. The woman above chose layers to be cozy, including a long scarf, but did not shy away from a little sexy appeal by picking a low-cut tee with a flash of midriff. She added a fitted thin cardigan, with blue and white stripes, to remain cute upon removal of the jacket, which, by the way, had some nice sweater touches around the sleeves and collar.

URBAN EXPLORER

There was a time when cargo pants could be seen on every woman, except those actually working at loading docks. Like many trends, this one came and went, but not without leaving a trace. I was happy to see this outfit go by. It really evoked that whole urban explorer spirit. The pants had a rough attitude, while fitting in a most complimentary way. The jacket had that vintage retro matinee serial vibe and the studded leather belt was exactly what was needed to accentuate the waist. Note that without that accent the outfit would've lost some of its fun curviness.

CASUAL SPORTY MINI

Mini-skirts can be the ultimate seduction weapon, but sometimes fashionable women chose to casual them down in various ways. One of my favorites is the sporty twist, wherein a short mini is combined with an athletic jacket. The effect is sexy, yet understated. You can go all black or try color variations, particularly with oranges, yellows or blues.

WHITE DRESS IN DARK WEATHER

It may be chilly outside, but, in case you didn't know, Canadian women are taught from an early age to swim between icebergs to avoid collisions. Hence, the ability of the woman above to pull off this dress in sub-zero temperature. If you got curves and are proudly fit (and single), try on a micro white dress. Surprisingly, few women go for white and the effect is astonishing. I've never seen so many men hitting on a girl outside a club. There was a line up. She rejected one suitor with a smile and another one immediately took the spot of his fallen comrade. I credit the dress.

SHINY BLACK RAIN COAT

If The Matrix taught us one thing is that shiny leather coats are cool, even in world's that don't really exist. For women, a three-quarter rain coat is recommended. Sleek and stylish. Anything longer and you might get cast in the next Rob Zombie flick, which, depending on your taste, might not be such a bad idea.

FUR, LEATHER & YELLOW

Siberia is in. Sports Illustrated models are scouted in trains from Moscow to Vladisvostok. I sense an influence here. This brown leather jacket with fur collar and sleeves goes down smoother than ice-cold vodka with a long yellow skirt. Whether blonde or brunette, a woman should never underestimate the power of yellow. It's no wonder Chinese consider it a royal color. And whether the fur is real or synthetic, it's a matter of choice.

JEAN HOLES

Just because jeans have holes, it doesn't make them hot. I have yet to find an academic theory of hole size and placement to define what makes a pair of jeans fantastic and another cheesier than Switzerland. The fact is that some rips work, while others don't. I'm this close to concluding that this is one of those fashion things that only flies with the right body. Only sure rule: always show more fabric than holes. Discretion does it best.

CLEAN GRAY

There's a lot to say for clean simplicity. Love this body-hugging gray sweater and its dramatic flowing white scarf. The remote control in her hands is about to "pause" you, so you can appreciate the idea calmly.

JEAN ELEGANCE

Jeans tighter than a Toyota screw become a dressy item when matched with a navy-style jacket, with big buttons and a thick scarf. Keep the jacket short enough to barely cover the belt and add flair with knee-hi shiny boots.

BLACK LEATHER & RED SKIRT

There is no secret here. Slip into a red skirt and keep everything else black (heels, nylons, purse and leather jacket) and watch pedestrians ram into buildings. It's an obvious stylish choice, yet, few wear it.

URBAN TOMB RAIDER

When Lara Croft raids tombs in cold countries, she wears this. Whether you are in the archaeology looting business or just studying to be in it, make note of this cool approach to stay warm and sexy on those windy fall afternoons. The aviator glasses are an essential compliment to the G.I. Joe hooded jacket. And do keep that hair out to flow with the long scarf.

THAT PERFECT JEAN JACKET

Never neglect the sweetness of the right (short) jean jacket. Keep the blue dark, rich and classic and use it as the perfect caper for a black scarf and a slinky gray jersey dress. Roll up them sleeves and watch Jimmy Dean smile in his grave.

JERSEY DRESS CHARM

I thought this had charm. A knitted-type jersey dress in gray, with an orange shoulder bag. While a Russian granny could wear this to the Sunday market, put it on a woman with curves and see how it turns into a hot little number. I may be wrong, but I would venture to say that I have seen a few similar ideas being worn without bras around town. Not by grannies, though.

WHITE WITH BLACK V

As Sharon Stone has properly demonstrated on numerous occasions, a blonde in white and black will always look striking. Wear the white on top, in the form of a coat or jacket, and slip into a form-fitted V-neck black T-shirt or sweater for a subtle touch of hotness. Those ultra-tight dress pants, preferably in white also, will complete the working femme fatale vibe.

WHIMSICAL NYLONS

While I'm convinced we will look back at Ed Hardy's tattoo-inspired nylons and bodysuits as one of the fashion disasters of this decade, I'm not fully convinced that nylons with funky, whimsical patterns should be counted out. They made these legs look interesting, while they might have gone unnoticed in less striking threads. So the idea here would be to look for fun motifs and stay far, far away from anything that contains the letter E-D-H-A-R-D-Y. I respect Christian Audigier's marketing genius, but let's bring some sanity back.

BOMBER SENSUAL

Brown, gray and black (not necessarily in that order) appears to be the winning color combination in the street this season. When matched, the colors can be applied to either the boots, top or jacket. Here, a fur collar brings a retro-bomber touch to the mix, while the ribbed dress-top brings clever attention to the chest. Tough, yet sensual.

WHITE WITH BLACK TURTLE

Here's another example from the Basic Instinct Sharon Stone school of boldness and simplicity. A black turtle neck and a white coat of any kind are the easiest way to make Donna Karan happy and to look sleek on any occasion. Switching the Tim Horton's brew for something that is actually drinkable would be advisable, though.

PLUNGING WHITE T

If you don't own one of these plunging V-Ts, you are either still living with your religiously conservative mother or sexy is just not your thing. Acquire one made with thin clingy fabric and get creative with variations on the biker jacket theme to jazz it up.

RED TRENCH COAT

Nothing says intrigue and romance more than a red trench coat. We can almost hear the secret rendez-vous being planned. Mix it with black and become someone who just will not be denied.

SCHOOLGIRL INSPIRED

This number would be a hit in Japan. It's an original take on the whole private schoolgirl thing. The checkered mini has a line of lace and, even though the boots are as high as they can be without becoming a show costume, the pull-up wool socks still mange to show above the knee. The monochromatic choice of gray and black creates a perfect canvas to allow a hint of tanned skin stand out.